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From: neese@adaptex.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386
Subject: Re: adaptex files
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Date: 28 Mar 90 20:51:00 GMT
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>  Does anyone know if adaptex has a newer version of the scsi utility programs?
>Specifically, I need one that works on cdc 94161-155 model.  The version I
>downloaded from there (thanks to Roy Neese for supplying those programs) does
>not work.  It can't do low-level format, and said no on-disk buffer is
>available.  I think all these are due to the program seeing the drive as a
>94161-9.

It should be able to do the low-level format.  I just did it.  What error do
you get?  The reason the program complains about the lack of an on-disk buffer
is the Wren III drive does not have read ahead ability.  What version do you
have of SCSICNTL.EXE?  The current version is 4.8.

>  Also, the adaptec 1542a installation guide mentioned that you need a software
>driver to use the scsi drive as the third drive, and to support tape drives.
>Now the question is, where can I get it? Is it at adaptex? or do I have to
>purchase it from adaptec?

If you want more than 2 HD's for DOS, you will need to get the ASW-1410
package.  It is available from Anthem, Wyle Labs, or Hamilton-Avnet.

			Roy Neese
			Adaptec Central Field Applications Engineer
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